Bonus: They’re all low-maintenance.
For each plant, were including some growing tips to help you get started right away.
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These hardy annuals grow quickly and thrive in sunny locations with well-draining soil.
They transform gardens into magical spaces and are outstanding as cut flowers to brighten indoor spaces.
Theyre available in a ton of colors and heights and are deer-resistant, she adds.
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When your zinnia bloom is spent, keep deadheading to encourage more blooms.
These fast-growing flowering plants have blooms in white, pink, and purple.
Janney suggests staying on top of cutting back and deadheading your Angelonia so youll have blooms all summer long.
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Although some gomphrenas can be perennials in warm zones, most grow best as annuals, with varieties likeG.
haageana, thriving as annuals in cooler growing zones.
Gomphrenas bring a touch of whimsy to any garden with their little gumball blooms, Janney says.
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They also make greatcut flowersand are deer-resistant.
Janney recommends planting them in clusters to make a statement, and deadhead spent blooms to encourage more.
These popular bedding plants grow easily and quickly.
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Marigolds aredrought-tolerantbut bloom best with regular watering, Clarke explains.
Put them towards the back as the more heat-tolerant varieties can get super tall, Janney says.
They dont love the heat, but if you keep them well-watered, they will keep going all summer.
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Cut down spent blooms to make the plant bushier.
You may get lucky and get a second year out of them.
Cosmos
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Cosmos are colorful annuals that grow quickly and easily.
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They have daisy-like flowers that can be pink, red, white, orange, and yellow.
Plant cosmos in sunny locations with well-drained soil, and cluster them to create stunning displays of color.
Deadhead spent blooms to encourage more.
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They thrive with at least 6 hours of full sunlight per day and rich, well-draining soil.
These flowering plants originated in the Mediterranean and grow best in mild temperatures.
Sweet peas should be planted in early spring, Clarke says.
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They needregular wateringbut should be allowed to dry out slightly between waterings.
